Used primarily in the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, this compound helps manage symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. It works by modulating dopamine activity in the brain, contributing to improved cognitive and emotional function. Due to its sedative properties, it may also help with agitation and severe anxiety in certain psychiatric patients. Its use has declined over time due to the risk of extrapyramidal side effects and cardiac complications, leading to preference for newer antipsychotics with more favorable safety profiles.